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Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, was organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Atlanta High School Students Gather for the Gifted Foundation’s New Student Orientation
The Gifted Education Foundation hosts an orientation at Emory University for new students joining its college prep program. - July 27, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation
Team USA 2013 Named #1 Team in the World and Wins 4 Gold Medals
Charles Gleason Earned #1 Student at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). - July 27, 2013 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Child1st Publications Launches a New, User-Friendly Website
Child1st Publications announced that it has launched a new user-friendly website where customers can track orders, upload purchase orders, and see multiple product pictures before purchasing. - July 27, 2013 - Child1st Publications
Child1st Publications Launches New Refer-a-Friend Program
Child1st Publications launched a new refer-a-friend program where customers can earn unlimited store credit by referring friends to the educational materials. - July 27, 2013 - Child1st Publications
Students on Course for a Career in Biochemical Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, 26 budding engineers attended a four-day Biochemical Engineering course at University College London (UCL). The course provided 15 and 16 year old students with the opportunity to learn about novel biological therapeutics theories and the importance of biochemical... - July 27, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer fifty students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. - July 27, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
California Parenting Institute Begins Construction on a New Parent Education Center
California Parenting Institute (CPI) broke ground on a new Parent Education Center at 3650 Standish Avenue in Santa Rosa. Construction has begun and is slated to finish at the beginning of September 2013. The Parent Education Center expansion encompasses the renovation of 4,600 sq. ft. of existing... - July 26, 2013 - Child Parent Institute
Cominda Academy Launches Products and Services for Kids to Learn Chinese at Home
Kids can now learn Chinese at home with books and Youtube lessons or private Skype lessons offered by Cominda Academy. - July 26, 2013 - Cominda Academy
Students on Board with a Career in Marine Technology with the Smallpeice Trust
One hundred students from schools across the UK recently attended a Marine Technology course from the 9th to 12th July at the University of Southampton. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight into the marine industry and the diverse and rewarding careers that it can offer. - July 26, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Get a Smallpeice of the Action with Nanotechnology Course
From 8th to 11th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology. During the four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds, students enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about this revolutionary science. - July 26, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
The Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Business is Hosting a Free Professional Workshop to Stimulate Employment
Dr. Daryl Green will share job tips and leveraging opportunities available with an MBA degree from The Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Business. - July 25, 2013 - Lincoln Memorial University
50 Students Enjoy BAE Systems Engineering Experience with The Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, fifty promising 12 and 13 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Lancaster University. This four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by BAE Systems to engage students and provide them... - July 25, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Discover High Speed Communications with The Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th July, 28 teenagers from across the UK got to participate in an exciting new High Speed Communications course, which not only demonstrated the importance of this subject area but the ways in which it is helping our country to flourish and develop both economically and... - July 25, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Tech4Learning Adds Project Evaluation Tools to Wixie
Tech4Learning has updated Wixie to include tools that help teachers combine assignments and assessments to evaluate student performances for Common Core Standards. Wixie is a cloud-based tool students can use to paint pictures, write stories, and record their voice to explore the curriculum and... - July 24, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
Students Learn About Materials for Energy with the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 11th July, forty teenagers from across the UK have been learning about the global energy situation and the work of materials scientists and engineers as they try to meet global energy demands whilst reducing carbon emissions. - July 24, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers Use Supercomputing to Design Future Aircraft with the Smallpeice Trust
Twenty-four budding engineers from across the UK recently took on the challenge of designing future aircraft at the University of Southampton. Organised by The Smallpeice Trust and delivered in partnership with the University’s Faculty of Engineering and the Environment and Microsoft, the course opened up the eyes of the 16 and 17 year-old students, showing them how computers influence how we live, what we do and where we travel. - July 24, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
The Gluten & Allergen Free Expos Acquire Find Me Gluten Free Resulting in the Creation of The Gluten Free Marketing Group
On July 11, 2013 Chicago-based Gluten & Allergen Free Expos, a privately held consumer trade show company, acquired the Find Me Gluten Free website and smartphone apps. The company will now do business as The Gluten Free Marketing Group, led by CEO Jen Cafferty, reaching 2 million gluten and allergen-free consumers annually. - July 23, 2013 - Gluten & Allergen Free Expo
Los Angeles Clinic Serving Children with Special Needs Celebrates Five Years
Local special education company continues to thrive by connecting with families and the community. - July 21, 2013 - Total Education Solutions
A Cultivated Mindset Launches New Mobile App Mamizi
Mobile and Web Design Firm Introduces the Mobile Evolution of Classifieds - July 21, 2013 - A Cultivated Mindset
Digital Vidya Announces India’s First Job Guaranteed Social Media Course
Digital Vidya, India’s leading Digital Marketing education firm announces the launch of its Job Guaranteed Social Media Marketing course. The first batch of this 3 months course will commence from Aug 3 for students in Delhi. - July 21, 2013 - Digital Vidya
New Model Standardizes Teacher Training in Personal Finance
The Jump$tart Teacher Training Alliance (J$TTA) today announced the release of a new tool designed to strengthen and standardize training for classroom teachers in personal finance. The J$TTA Model will be available to qualified organizations at no cost and will be delivered as a tool-kit, which... - July 20, 2013 - Jump$tart
Maryland Approves Biologix Solutions LLC’s 100% Online Proper Prescribing & Disposal of Prescription Drugs Course for Dental Professionals
Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners Approves Biologix Solutions Online Proper Prescribing & Disposal of Prescription Drugs for Dental Healthcare Professionals to fulfill mandatory 2 hours continuing education requirements. - July 20, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
A Cultivated Mindset Announces Launch Tour for New Mobile App Mamizi
Mobile and Web Design Firm to Introduce the Mobile Evolution of Classifieds Through Five-City National Tour. - July 19, 2013 - A Cultivated Mindset
Career Step to Provide the Medical Coding Curriculum for the New HRS Coding Academy in Israel
Career Step is proud to announce that it has been selected as the curriculum partner of HRS, which is opening its new HRS Coding Academy in Jerusalem, Israel, and will be using Career Step's online medical coding curriculum to train women within Israel's Jewish Orthodox community. - July 18, 2013 - Career Step
Campus2Careers Hosts Second Student2Sales Workshop
To encourage students to pursue a career in sales, SureScore, which recently acquired Campus2Careers, is hosting the second annual Student2Sales workshop. This workshop, which will be led by one of the top performing Senior Partners from New York Life, will teach students sales techniques for how to sell any product or service in any industry. There will be career opportunities with local businesses who will be sponsoring the event as well. - July 18, 2013 - SureScore
World Trade Centers Form Mississippi River Alliance
The World Trade Center of New Orleans announced recently the formation of the World Trade Center Mississippi Alliance (WTC MSRA), a non-partisan coalition of World Trade Centers along the Mississippi River dedicated to promoting the stakeholder interests of the world’s greatest waterway. - July 17, 2013 - World Trade Center Wisconsin
Students on Track for a Career in Railway Engineering
From 2nd to 5th July, one hundred students gathered at the University of Bath to attend a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a future career. - July 17, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
National Grid Work Experience Energises Pupils
From 1st to 5th July, 14- and 15-year-old students from across the UK enjoyed a unique Engineering Experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. - July 17, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Gear Up for a Career in Motorsports Engineering
From 1st to 4th July, thirty-five promising young engineers from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Oxford Brookes University. This popular four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with Oxford Brookes University. Working... - July 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Get Mobile in Cardiff with the Smallpeice Trust
From 24th to 27th June, forty teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Cardiff University, students gained a valuable practical knowledge of the... - July 14, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
New Tool Improves, Standardizes Teacher Training in Personal Finance
A reception to celebrate the official launch of the Jump$tart Teacher Training Alliance Model, a tool designed to help local organizations provide K-12 teachers with standard, consistent and effective professional development that increases their own level of financial literacy, improving their confidence in, and enthusiasm for, teaching personal finance in the classroom. - July 12, 2013 - Jump$tart
Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 24th June to 27th June, sixty teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth. Sponsored by the University of Portsmouth, this 4-day residential course gave students a valuable insight into the field of electronic engineering. During the... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Welsh Students Get Ahead with STEM
From 24th to 26th June, seventy nine students gathered at the University of South Wales, to attend a specially designed Engineering Experience residential course. In partnership with First Campus at the University of South Wales, The Smallpeice Trust ran this free course to encourage 13 and 14 year... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Career Step Publishes eBook on Myths Surrounding State of Medical Transcription Industry Employment
Career Step has published a new ebook on the medical transcription industry designed to answer many of the questions concerning careers available in this field. - July 11, 2013 - Career Step
The Mud was Bittersweet - Fundraiser for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund Organized by The Martial Arts Arena
A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels raised $6000 for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - July 10, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena
Fun Activities, Educational Seminars, New Friendships Highlight 9th Annual Tourette Syndrome Family Retreat Weekend
Put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, the popular event took place June 7-9 at YMCA Camp Bernie, with the biggest take-home for families from all over New Jersey being they are not alone in the daily battle against Tourette. - July 10, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tech4Learning Releases Pixie App for Kindle Fire HD
Tech4Learning’s Pixie app is now available for Kindle Fire HD tablets through the Amazon Appstore for Android. Millions of students use Pixie on their computers, iPads, and Android tablets. Now they can use Pixie on their Kindle Fire HD tablets to create and share their ideas and explore the... - July 10, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
BookBenefit.org Announces Launch of New Website
Website makes donations to non-profit organizations when users make book purchases at major on-line retailers. - July 08, 2013 - BookBenefit.org
Petra Alluis of JRInstitute.com is Named as Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Petra Alluis, Director of Educational Development for Judgment Recovery Institute, who was named Volunteer of the Year at its annual meeting on July 1, 2013. - July 07, 2013 - Judgment Recovery Institute
From First-Timers to Long-Timers, Families Tout Value of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Family Retreat Weekend
The 9th annual event took place June 7-9 at YMCA Camp Bernie, with scores of families taking advantage of fun activities, informational seminars and much more. - July 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
T.H.E. Journal Launches New Common Core State Standards Newsletter
1105 Media Education Group and T.H.E. Journal, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in K-12 education, today launched a new industry newsletter entitled Common Core Tech Update. As Common Core State Standards are quickly becoming a new reality for most districts across the... - July 05, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Campus Technology Launches New Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Newsletter
1105 Media Education Group and Campus Technology, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in higher education, today launched a new industry newsletter entitled MOOC News & Analysis. The MOOC phenomenon is forcing schools to scramble to position themselves in an emerging market... - July 05, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
eddukko Certified as Minority-Owned Business
Dynamic Instructional Design LLC, doing business as eddukko, was recently certified as a Minority-Owned Business by the Florida Department of Management Services’ Office of Supplier Diversity. State certification is Florida's premier stamp of approval for minority, women, and Florida veteran... - July 05, 2013 - eddukko
Science Café Explores Controversy: First Offshore Wind Farm in the USA Now a Possibility for North Carolina
The next GO-Science Coastal Science Café on July 8th at 6:00 p.m. will explore new findings and address public questions and concerns regarding offshore wind farm development in North Carolina. Free registration for the event is now open. - July 05, 2013 - GO-Science
AIC's New Public Health Program to Address Local, National, and Global Health Problems
American International College in Springfield, Mass., is offering a new undergraduate program in Public Health. - July 04, 2013 - American International College
SANS Inc. Welcomes Carolina Training Associates to U.S. Reseller Team
Carolina Training Associates (CTA) located in Charlotte, NC, has partnered with SANS Inc., an established leader in the development of instructional technologies for language learning. The contractual arrangement, which will cover North and South Carolina, was announced today by SANS’ president Ron Remschel. - July 04, 2013 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning
Aya is Cultivating the Next Generation of Community Advocates
Aya Academy of Excellence's Summer's Cool campers are transforming their community through weekly service learning. From creek clean-ups to promoting literacy amongst preschool children, these young people are establishing a legacy of service. Cultivating a heart for service to others through... - July 03, 2013 - Aya Academy of Excellence
Making CHAMPS Opens a New Office and a Learning Centre
Making CHAMPS opens a new office and a learning centre in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. Making CHAMPS is offering an essential skill development program for children between Sr Kg to 7th std. Admissions are open for Koparkhairane and Ghansoli batches. - June 30, 2013 - Making CHAMPS
South Plainfield Middle School Principal Kevin Hajduk Wins Educator of the Year Award from NJ Center for Tourette Sydndrome
Administrator was nominated for the award by Karen Licato on behalf of her son, Tommy, a student under Hajduk's tutelage at the school. - June 28, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome